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Southeast Asia has long been a haven for travelers and digital nomads looking for a low cost of living and a taste of the good life. However, regional tourist visas are short and digital nomad visas are scarce.
Some countries, like Thailand, are only getting more difficult and expensive with time.
Thailand had previously offered 90-day tourist visas on arrival in 2022 but reverted back to 30 days this spring while cracking down on visa runs. Their only digital nomad visa options fall under the Thai Elite Program: nine tiers of VIP status for high-earning nomads willing to shell out $17K – $1.5M.
Other countries are taking the opposite approach, hoping to boost their post-pandemic tourist industries and encourage foreign investment.
Vietnam is in the process of extending tourist visas from 30 to 90 days….
